Table 1.
Clinical and selected echocardiographic variables in 68 patients with variable degrees of aortic valve stenosis
| Variable | n (%) or mean ± SD |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | 74 ± 12 |
| Male gender | 47 (69%) |
| Regular heart rhythm | 57 (84%) |
| Heart rate (b.p.m.) | 69 ± 16 |
| Left ventricular ejection fraction (%) | 60 ± 17 |
| Degenerative aortic valve stenosis (tri-leaflet) | 60 (88%) |
| Aortic valve area by 2D echocardiography (cm2) | 0.99 ± 0.30 |
| Peak pressure gradient across aortic valve (mmHg) | 53 ± 27 |
| Mean pressure gradient across aortic valve (mmHg) | 31 ± 16 |
| Septal wall: posterior wall ratio | 1.2 ± 0.2 |
| Concomitant aortic regurgitation | |
| Grade I (none/trivial) | 38 (56%) |
| Grade II (mild) | 20 (44%) |
| Grade III (moderate) | 10 (15%) |
| Grade IV (severe) | 0 (0%) |
| Concomitant mitral regurgitation | |
| Grade I (none/trivial) | 24 (35%) |
| Grade II (mild) | 24 (35%) |
| Grade III (moderate) | 17 (25%) |
| Grade IV (severe) | 3 (5%) |